USS Long Island (CVE-1) MS Blue Deck

USS Long Island (CVE-1) MS Blue Deck — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Long Island (CVE-1) in the MS Blue Deck configuration.
 
Historical Information
The USS Long Island (CVE-1) was converted from the cargo ship Mormacmail and commissioned on June 2, 1941. Initially designated AVG-1, she became the U.S. Navy’s first escort carrier and helped demonstrate the value of small carriers for aircraft transport, training, convoy support, and antisubmarine operations.
 
During World War II, Long Island trained carrier pilots and ferried aircraft across the Pacific. In August 1942, she delivered Marine fighters and dive bombers to Henderson Field, strengthening American air power during the Guadalcanal campaign.
 
Key Historical Details:
Commissioned: June 2, 1941
Class: Long Island class
Number in Class: 2
Primary Theater: Pacific
Major Roles: Pilot training, aircraft transport, convoy support, and Guadalcanal reinforcement
Aircraft Complement: Approximately 21–30 aircraft, depending on mission, including fighters and scout or dive bombers
Final Disposition: Decommissioned in 1946, sold into merchant service, and scrapped in 1977
 
Model Compatibility:
This deck decal is sized for the applicable GHQ 1-2400 scale model. Where a product is identified for a specific GHQ casting, year, or model configuration, use it with that corresponding miniature.